Renault Trafic 2006 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 145 HP | 136 HP | |
Torque: | 320 NM | 310 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
Renault Trafic engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | no data | |
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 75 litres | |
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Front-wheel drive cars (Renault Trafic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes Vito might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.18 m | 5.01 m | |
Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
Height: | 1.96 m | 1.90 m | |
Renault Trafic is larger. Renault Trafic is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Trafic is 6 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 730 litres | |
Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`925 | 3`050 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 4600 | 20 400 | |
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